Relocation Stress Syndrome

How you can minimize the stress and anxiety of moving Most elderly adults say the emotional value of their home is more important than the monetary value. Relocation stress syndrome is a diagnosis described by symptoms such as anxiety, confusion, hopelessness, and...

How Hospice Care and Assisted Living Work Together

Assisted Living, Hospice Care

The benefits of offering hospice care and assisted living Fortunately, today’s hospice care is not just restricted to a patient’s family home or a hospice facility. For those that live in an assisted living facility, memory care, or another similar facility, hospice...

Can Loved Ones Age in Place or Should Assisted Living Be Considered?

Assisted Living, Community

Respect for a larger process At Encore Communities, we consider health, mobility and longevity to be three of the chief priorities in caring for our seniors. We also understand that loved ones and family members have their preferences, but may not be sure what is the...

6 Tips for Talking to Your Loved Ones about Assisted Living

Assisted Living

It’s not an easy conversation, but approaching it correctly can lessen the pressure Having a conversation with your loved ones about their moving into an assisted living setting can be uncomfortable. Aging loved ones may feel as though they’re having their...

Finding Purpose for Residents in Senior Care

Senior Care

Why maintaining independence is key to quality of life Senior living offers the opportunity to create new experiences, build new relationships and expand knowledge for older individuals. Lively communities thrive by engaging their residents and helping them through...

Find the Encore Community that Fits Your Needs

Community

What options exist on our campuses Encore Communities offer a variety of premiere senior healthcare services, from memory care and assisted living, to independent living and short-term rehabilitation. Three of our six campuses are in Silverdale, on the Kitsap...